Heirloom Vineyards Shiraz Wines
Shiraz (known as Syrah in many other countries) is a dark-skinned grape that’s grown throughout the world to produce powerfully flavoured, full-bodied red wines.
First introduced to Australia in 1832 by a European immigrant who brought vine clippings when he arrived, Shiraz is now the most-grown varietal in the country. It wasn’t always appreciated the way it is now, though. It’s hard to believe, but in the 70s, white wine was so popular that growers were ripping out unprofitable Shiraz and Grenache vineyards, even those with very old vines.
Thankfully, that all turned around and Australia produces an incredible amount of Shiraz wine with a wide range of flavour notes that depend on the region it was grown in. The biggest Australian Shiraz-growing regions are the Baros ...
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- Heirloom Barossa Shiraz 2018Special Price $30.00 Regular Price $40.00Produced from Heirloom’s best Barossa Vineyard. Fruit is open fermented and basket pressed into French oak. This is a rich and concentrated Shiraz, with black fruits propelled along a tightrope of elegant acidity towards a fine tannin finish. Long and delicious. Learn More
- Heirloom Vineyards Adelaide Hills Syrah 2021Special Price $30.00 Regular Price $40.00High quality fruit from the Charleston vineyard is 30% whole bunch fermented and basket pressed into 20% brand new French oak for a year and a bit. A midweight Syrah, or Shiraz if you prefer, with dark and red fruits, plum and spice. Lovely Learn More
- Heirloom Vineyards McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018Special Price $30.00 Regular Price $40.00Low yields, very careful fruit selection, hands on winemaking with whole bunches and open fermentation and the use of high quality French and Bulgarian oak have conspired again to produce a stunningly intense McLaren Vale Shiraz. It offers blackberries and cedary oak, great length and deeply intense silken black and blue fruits, anise and chocolate all settling nicely into a really satisfying drink. Super intense, chewy and rich but not overblown. Awesome now and should cellar beautifully. Remarkable value for money. Learn More